Creamy Chicken Marsala (Crock Pot or Slow Cooker)
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this slow-cooked twist on a classic Italian-American favorite. This easy, prep-and-forget recipe combines tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety, savory sauce created with high-quality stock and a non-alcoholic Marsala alternative. It is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you desire a restaurant-quality meal with minimal cleanup, allowing the flavors to meld perfectly over several hours to produce a rich, sophisticated dish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Total Time: 255
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 medium chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 cup non-alcoholic grape-based Marsala substitute
8 ounces crimini or Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
2 Tablespoons freshly minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
Place sliced onions and mushrooms into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place browned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, non-alcoholic Marsala substitute, and minced garlic.
Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
Once tender, remove chicken and stir the heavy cream into the sauce in the slow cooker.
Return the chicken to the pot to coat in the creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
Ensure you use a non-alcoholic grape-based juice (such as alcohol-removed Marsala or a red grape reduction mixed with balsamic) to keep the dish non-alcoholic. Serve over mashed potatoes or cooked pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg